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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.94, 988.94 and 334.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.94, 988.94 and 334.40 is: 501.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.94 : 988.94 = 334.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.94/988.94 = 334.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.94x = 988.94 × 334.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.94x = 330,697.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,697.43/658.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.87

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